Teens accused in Garden District rape transferred to OPP, to be tried as adults

Teens appear in court Wednesday

UPDATED 4:59 PM CST Feb 13, 2013

NEW ORLEANS -

The two teens arrested in connection with a kidnapping, rape and robbery in the Garden District were transferred to Orleans Parish Prison and the case will be handled in adult court.

The Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office said it intends to prosecute the juveniles as adults, but first a grand jury must decide on the indictments.

All three suspects in the incident that happened on the night of Feb. 4 in the 1200 block of Eighth Street, were arrested on Thursday, New Orleans police said.

The first suspect, 15-year-old Sheldon Jefferson, turned himself in to police. Police said he confessed to the crimes.

Police said another teen, 16-year-old Joseph Davis, and 18-year-old Christopher Davis were arrested Thursday night. Officials said officers arrested Joseph Davis at his home about 6:30 p.m., while Christopher Davis was located a few blocks from his home on Toledano Street about 6:40 p.m.